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Regarding teeth which statement is wrong ?

Correct answer: C. Ameloblast secrete enamel and dentine

  • A. Enamel is harder than dentine
  • B. Enamel has no cells
  • C. Ameloblast secrete enamel and dentine
  • D. Odontoblast produce dentin

Explanation

Ameloblasts form enamel only; odontoblasts form dentin, so the statement that ameloblasts secrete both is wrong. Mature enamel is acellular and harder than dentin.

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